Traditional irish clothing

Galway shawl on fish seller, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland, 1905.

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From the time it was founded in in 1935, the Irish Folklore Commission (IFC) expressed an interest in gathering information about the clothing and dress. The section on clothing included in A Handb…

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The 73 autochromes of Ireland that French academics Marguerite Mespoulet (1880-1965) and Madeleine Mignon (1882-1976) took in May and June 1913 are the first colour photographs of the island. Their Carnet d’Irlande was organised and sponsored by banker Albert Kahn (1860-1940) as part of his Archives de la Planète project. Launched in 1912, the … Continue reading "The First Colour Photographs of Ireland – 1913"

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“This photograph of Mary Jordan from Chapel Lane (also known as Dogfish Lane) in the #Claddagh was originally taken on the 27th of May, 1913. #Galway @wildatlanticway @CountyGalway #cloak #vintagestyle #vintageclothing #Victorian #galway2020”

When you think of old photos or historical pictures, you naturally think in terms of black and white, but as you can see from these stunning vintage photos from the turn of the 20th century, color pictures have been around for a lot longer than you think.

This is one of our Cotton Irish Overdresses with the Celtic Nordic Black and Silver trim added on the skirt. It is machine washable and shown with the white muslin chemise with bell sleeves. Lovely! We also make this is other colors.

A small collection of amazing color photographs of life in Ireland in 1913.

When it comes to traditional Irish clothing, Hollywood movies would have you thinking everyone walked around wearing shawls.

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Traditional Irish dancing dresses and shoes. On display at Ulster Folk and Transport Museum #irish #clothing #museum